Make sure migrants do not walk home: MHA tells states
4 years, 7 months ago

Make sure migrants do not walk home: MHA tells states

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In a fresh communication to states, the Union home ministry, on Friday, instructed states to ensure that migrant workers do not have to walk back to their home states. Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla wrote to states instructing the establishements to urge migrants to take the Shramik Special trains, which are currently in operation. "In case they are found in such conditions, they should be taken to nearby shelters, appropriately counseled and provided food and water till such time they are facilitated to board the Shramik Special trains or buses to their native places," Bhalla said in his letter, adding that incidents of migrants walking back to their homes were still being reported from across the country. Amid the novel coronavirus outbreak in the country, the Indian Railways has across the country operated 642 'Shramik Special' trains till 13 May, resulting in around 7.9 lakh passengers reaching their home states, said the Indian government.

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Migrant workers returning from Maharashtra to MP allege extortion
3 years, 8 months ago

Migrant workers returning from Maharashtra to MP allege extortion

Hindustan Times  

Migrant workers returning from Maharashtra to their native places in state including Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh, are complaining of extortions at the hands of Maharashtra police, following the announcement of 15-day curfew by the Uddhav Thackeray government. More than 50 migrant workers were seen near Indore bypass crammed into two loading jeeps going to Jabalpur. After the …

Migrants gather in huge numbers at Mumbai's Lokmanya Tilak Terminus day after govt announces partial lockdown
3 years, 8 months ago

Migrants gather in huge numbers at Mumbai's Lokmanya Tilak Terminus day after govt announces partial lockdown

India TV News  

Several people gathered outside the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Mumbai on Wednesday to board long-distance trains, a day after the Maharashtra government announced severe restrictions on public movement to check the spread of COVID-19. The Railway Protection Force and the Government Railway Police have deployed additional force outside the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to control the crowd. Reeling under an unprecedented …

Migrants rush to Mumbai railway stations to catch trains amid talks of complete lockdown
3 years, 8 months ago

Migrants rush to Mumbai railway stations to catch trains amid talks of complete lockdown

India TV News  

Amid talk of a complete lockdown in Maharashtra to arrest the COVID-19 surge, the passenger rush on outstation trains in Mumbai has increased since the last weekend, Railway sources said on Monday. The sources said though the rush on outstation trains has gone up since the state government announced fresh COVID-19 curbs earlier this month, the weekend saw a steady …

Migrant workers returning home from Mumbai in packed trains due to Covid-19 restrictions
3 years, 9 months ago

Migrant workers returning home from Mumbai in packed trains due to Covid-19 restrictions

India TV News  

Amid a massive spike in COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, migrant workers have started returning to their native states fearing another complete lockdown that could be imposed by the government. News agency ANI reported that heavy rush is being seen at several Mumbai railway stations where migrants workers are making a beeling to catch trains for their hometown. A migrant worker …

No Complaints of Inhuman Conditions on Shramik Special Trains, Says Railways
4 years, 3 months ago

No Complaints of Inhuman Conditions on Shramik Special Trains, Says Railways

News 18  

The Railways on Wednesday informed Parliament that there were no complaints about inhuman conditions on board the Shramik Specials, but there were more than 3,000 grievances regarding the catering, cleaning, water and electricity on the trains. Between May 1 and August 31 this year, the Railways operated 4,621 Shramik Special trains and carried 63.19 lakh stranded people to their respective …

Over 1 crore migrant labourers return to home states on foot during Mar-Jun: Govt
4 years, 3 months ago

Over 1 crore migrant labourers return to home states on foot during Mar-Jun: Govt

The Hindu  

More than one crore migrant labourers returned to their home states on foot during March-June 2020, including those who travelled during the COVID-19 pandemic-induced lockdown, the government said on Tuesday. As per the data compiled by Ministry of Labour and Employment, more than 1.06 crore migrant workers, including those who travelled on foot during the lockdown, returned to their home …

Over 1 crore migrant labourers walked home during March to June lockdown, Centre tells Lok Sabha
4 years, 3 months ago

Over 1 crore migrant labourers walked home during March to June lockdown, Centre tells Lok Sabha

Firstpost  

The Centre said that while over 81.000 accidents with 29,000 fatalities occurred during that period, it had no data on migrant labours who may have succumbed on the roads More than one crore migrant labourers returned to their home states on foot during March-June 2020, including those who travelled during the COVID-19 pandemic-induced lockdown, the government said on Tuesday. As …

Over 1 Crore Migrant Workers Walked to Their Home States During Lockdown till June: Govt Informs Parl
4 years, 3 months ago

Over 1 Crore Migrant Workers Walked to Their Home States During Lockdown till June: Govt Informs Parl

News 18  

More than one crore migrant labourers returned to their home states on foot during March-June 2020, including those who travelled during the COVID-19 pandemic-induced lockdown, the government said on Tuesday. As per the data compiled by Ministry of Labour and Employment, more than 1.06 crore migrant workers, including those who travelled on foot during the lockdown, returned to their home …

Why Govt Took So Much Time to Give Data on Deaths Onboard Shramik Special Trains, Asks TMC
4 years, 3 months ago

Why Govt Took So Much Time to Give Data on Deaths Onboard Shramik Special Trains, Asks TMC

News 18  

New Delhi: Accusing the Centre of fudging data, the Trinamool Congress’ Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien hit out at the government on Saturday over 97 deaths on board Shramik Special trains and asked why it took so much time to come up with the data. At a press briefing, O’Brien who had sought to know from the Railway Ministry in …

97 People Died Onboard Shramik Special Trains, Govt Tells Parliament in First Such Admission
4 years, 3 months ago

97 People Died Onboard Shramik Special Trains, Govt Tells Parliament in First Such Admission

News 18  

The government has informed the Rajya Sabha that 97 people died on board the Shramik Specials, admitting for the first time that migrant labourers lost their lives in the trains which were run to ferry them during the Covid-19 lockdown. “Based on the data provided by State Police, 97 persons have been reported dead till 09.09.2020 while travelling on board …

Central Govt Denies Claims About Shramik Trains Getting Lost; Says Special Arrangements For Meals Were Made [Read Statement]
4 years, 3 months ago

Central Govt Denies Claims About Shramik Trains Getting Lost; Says Special Arrangements For Meals Were Made [Read Statement]

Live Law  

The Central Government has made it clear that the Special Shramik Trains, operated for transport of migrant workers during the Lockdown, did not get lost on their journeys or reach unexpected destinations. The Ministry of Railways told the Rajya Sabha that no train lost its way or travelled in the wrong direction and that special arrangements like enhanced sanitisation, special …

Railways to Restart Shramik Special Trains from Odisha, Announces 3 Special Trains from State
4 years, 4 months ago

Railways to Restart Shramik Special Trains from Odisha, Announces 3 Special Trains from State

News 18  

A day after Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's letter to the Railway Minister requesting him to restart Shramik Special trains from Odisha to ferry migrant workers back to their workplaces in other parts of the country, the Railways announced three special trains for the eastern state. The Railways had on last Thursday said it has met all the existing demand of …

Unlock 4.0: Railways Planning to Run 100 More Special Trains, to Consult States
4 years, 4 months ago

Unlock 4.0: Railways Planning to Run 100 More Special Trains, to Consult States

News 18  

Days after the Centre announced the guidelines for Unlock 4, the Indian Railways said that it is planning to run more special trains and the state governments are being consulted on this. A senior Railway Ministry official said, “The Indian Railways is in consultation with the state governments.” According to railway ministry sources, the national transporter is planning to operate …

Railways likely to run 100 more passenger trains during Unlock 4.0
4 years, 4 months ago

Railways likely to run 100 more passenger trains during Unlock 4.0

India TV News  

The Indian Railways is planning to run more passenger trains in addition to already running trains as the country entres Unlock 4 after the government eased down lockdown restrictions amid the pandemic. Railways is planning to run more special trains for which it is also holding discussions with the state governments, the Railways Ministry informed on Tuesday. As per reports, …

Rs 42 Lakh Loss as Some Shramik Specials Ran Empty: Maha Govt to HC
4 years, 5 months ago

Rs 42 Lakh Loss as Some Shramik Specials Ran Empty: Maha Govt to HC

News 18  

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday told the Bombay High Court that it incurred a loss of around Rs 42 lakh as most of the Shramik Special trains arranged in the last month to ferry stranded migrant workers to their native states amid the COVID-19 pandemic went empty. Advocate General Ashutosh Kumbhakoni, appearing for the state government, told a division bench …

Empty Shramik Specials trains led to a loss of ₹42 lakh: Maharashtra govt
4 years, 5 months ago

Empty Shramik Specials trains led to a loss of ₹42 lakh: Maharashtra govt

Live Mint  

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday told the Bombay High Court that it incurred a loss of around ₹42 lakh as most of the Shramik Special trains arranged in the last month to ferry stranded migrant workers to their native states amid the COVID-19 pandemic went empty. Advocate General Ashutosh Kumbhakoni, appearing for the state government, told a division bench of …

Railways spent ₹2,142 cr on Shramik Specials, generated ₹429 cr revenue:Data
4 years, 5 months ago

Railways spent ₹2,142 cr on Shramik Specials, generated ₹429 cr revenue:Data

Live Mint  

The Railways spent ₹2,142 crore on running Shramik Special trains for ferrying stranded migrant workers home during the coronavirus lockdown, but earned a revenue of just ₹429 crore, official data shows. Tamil Nadu paid ₹34 crore to the Railways for transporting around four lakh migrant workers to their home states in 271 trains. Another set of data, received from the …

Railways cancels all regular trains till August 12, specials to continue
4 years, 6 months ago

Railways cancels all regular trains till August 12, specials to continue

India Today  

Indian Railway Board has announced its decision to cancel all regular time-tabled passenger services, including mail/express, passenger and suburban trains up to August 12. All the tickets booked for regular timetabled trains for the journey date between July 1 and August 12 also stand cancelled, the Railway Board said in a statement on Thursday. Railways officials clarified that all special …

Peak demand for Shramik Specials has ended: railways
4 years, 6 months ago

Peak demand for Shramik Specials has ended: railways

The Hindu  

The peak demand period for Shramik Special trains has ended and the railways presently have demand for only 15 such trains from various States, Railway Board Member P.S. “We have got demand for 15 more trains for today.When Shramik Special was started, we even ran 269 trains a day. The assessment and dialogue happens almost on a weekly basis.” The …

60 lakh migrants took 4,450 Shramik specials to reach their home States: Railways
4 years, 6 months ago

60 lakh migrants took 4,450 Shramik specials to reach their home States: Railways

The Hindu  

Since May 1, 60 lakh migrants had taken 4,450 Shramik specials at an average ticket price of ₹600, of which the Railways had recovered 15%, Railway Board chairman V.K. At a virtual press conference, Mr. Yadav said most migrants had gone back to their States but the Railways had asked the governments if they wanted more trains. The Railways had …

Coronavirus: 67 lakh migrants returned to 6 states till May end
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus: 67 lakh migrants returned to 6 states till May end

India Today  

At least 67 lakh migrants have returned to 116 districts across six states, since the cycle of reverse migration began in the wake of the lockdown imposed across India since March 25. Of the total 116 districts, migrants have returned to 32 districts in Bihar, 31 in Uttar Pradesh, 24 in Madhya Pradesh, 22 in Rajasthan, 4 in Odisha and …

'Transporting Migrant Workers Fast Is In The Interest Of State": Telangana HC Prescribes Ear-Marking Of 2-3 Bogies In Each Train For Migrants, And Provide More Shramik Trains [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

'Transporting Migrant Workers Fast Is In The Interest Of State": Telangana HC Prescribes Ear-Marking Of 2-3 Bogies In Each Train For Migrants, And Provide More Shramik Trains [Read Order]

Live Law  

"It will be in the interest of State, to transport the migrant workers as soon as possible out of the State", observed the Telangana High Court on Wednesday. Since there are about 15,880 brick kiln workers who are still stranded in the State, the Advocate General submitted that since these workers are from Odisha, efforts are being made to transport …

SC Asks Maharashtra To Make "More Vigilant & Concerted" Efforts In Identifying Stranded Migrant Workers
4 years, 7 months ago

SC Asks Maharashtra To Make "More Vigilant & Concerted" Efforts In Identifying Stranded Migrant Workers

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked Maharashtra to be more vigilant and make concerted effort in identifying and sending stranded migrant workers to their native places.The Court also observed that there were "huge lapses" by the Maharashtra authorities in dealing with the issue and that "most of the claims are only on paper causing great miseries and hardship to the …

No More Demand From Migrant Workers For Shramik Trains; State Govt Informs Bombay HC
4 years, 7 months ago

No More Demand From Migrant Workers For Shramik Trains; State Govt Informs Bombay HC

Live Law  

The State government informed the Bombay High Court on Friday that currently there is no demand from migrant workers for shramik trains to be taken back to their native places. Court had directed the State to file a report regarding those migrant workers whose application for leaving the State through special Shramik trains and buses are pending. However, Advocate General …

Coronavirus lockdown | Deaths in Shramik trains not due to lack of food, water, says government
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | Deaths in Shramik trains not due to lack of food, water, says government

The Hindu  

The government on Friday told the Supreme Court that not a single migrant worker died in Shramik trains due to lack of food, water or medication. In turn, a three-judge Bench led by Justice Ashok Bhushan asked the government to complete the transportation of migrant workers, whether by rail or road, in the next 15 days. The Centre has been …

Rajasthan: Over 13 lakh migrants returned home on buses, Shramik Special trains
4 years, 7 months ago

Rajasthan: Over 13 lakh migrants returned home on buses, Shramik Special trains

India Today  

More than 13 lakh migrants have returned to Rajasthan through Shramik special trains and buses, while over six lakh have gone to their home states from the desert state, a senior official said. “A total of 13.43 lakh migrants who were stuck in various states have arrived in Rajasthan from different states in buses and Shramik special trains and 6.13 …

Covid-19 lockdown: 256 Shramik trains cancelled by states, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, UP top defaulters
4 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19 lockdown: 256 Shramik trains cancelled by states, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, UP top defaulters

India Today  

As the operation of Shramik Specials move towards culmination, Railways data showed that of the 4,040 trains run till Sunday, 256 were cancelled by state governments, with Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh being the top defaulters. Gujarat, which cancelled the maximum trains after Maharashtra, also ran the maximum 1,026 migrant special trains, ferrying more than 15 lakh migrant workers to …

One lakh guest workers sent back home from Kerala during lockdown
4 years, 7 months ago

One lakh guest workers sent back home from Kerala during lockdown

Deccan Chronicle  

Tackling the guest workers’ issues and sending them back home has been a major challenge faced by various state governments during the coronavirus pandemic. Amid the battle against Covid 19, Kerala government could effectively respond to the Union government’s call to send back guest workers to their native places. Since May 1, when the first Shramik special trains started its …

Workers from West Bengal depart Pune to more challenges at home
4 years, 7 months ago

Workers from West Bengal depart Pune to more challenges at home

Hindustan Times  

The wait for migrant workers from West Bengal ended on Friday after two Shramik special trains left for Kolkata from the Pune railway station. Manoj Jhawar, Pune railway division spokesperson said, “On Friday, two trains were sent from Pune railway station to West Bengal. Jhulan, a migrant from Bihar said, “After seeing stranded people from West Bengal depart by train, …

80 died on Shramik trains for migrants: Railways officials
4 years, 7 months ago

80 died on Shramik trains for migrants: Railways officials

India Today  

Around eighty people died between May 9 and May 27 on Shramik Special trains meant to ferry migrant workers home, according to Railways officials. Ten people died on May 23, nine each on May 24 and May 25, eight on May 27 and 13 on May 26. The plight of migrant workers stranded by India's sweeping coronavirus lockdown -- and …

Navi Mumbai stops registrations for Shramik trains
4 years, 7 months ago

Navi Mumbai stops registrations for Shramik trains

Hindustan Times  

The Navi Mumbai police on Friday announced that they would stop accepting applications for Shramik special as most labourers have returned to their hometown. Navi Mumbai police commissioner Sanjay Kumar said, “We have sent most of the people home. Until now, close to 50 such special trains have departed from Navi Mumbai and Panvel transporting 63,209 labourers to different states, …

Shramik Specials not regular trains, can be extended, diverted to benefit migrant workers: Railways
4 years, 7 months ago

Shramik Specials not regular trains, can be extended, diverted to benefit migrant workers: Railways

India TV News  

The Railways defended itself on Friday in the face of severe criticism over delays by Shramik Specials in reaching their destinations, saying they were not regular trains and they can be extended or short-terminated, and their stoppages and routes can be changed for the benefit of migrant workers. Addressing a press conference, Railway Board Chairman V K Yadav clarified that …

Maharashtra's railway apparatus in time of crisis was not up to mark: Piyush Goyal
4 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra's railway apparatus in time of crisis was not up to mark: Piyush Goyal

India TV News  

Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, in an exclusive conversation with India TV said that Maharashtra government's arrangements in terms of usage of railway services in the state were not up to the mark. Speaking on India TV's #TeamModiOnIndiaTV, the minister said that Railways had provided Maharashtra with all the trains the state requested but some of those trains were not …

People with serious ailments, pregnant women must avoid travelling on Shramik Special trains: Piyush Goyal
4 years, 7 months ago

People with serious ailments, pregnant women must avoid travelling on Shramik Special trains: Piyush Goyal

The Hindu  

Following a number of passenger deaths on Shramik Special trains, Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that the “few unfortunate cases” were related to pre-existing medical conditions. Mr. Goyal put up a Twitter post appealing to people “suffering from serious ailments, pregnant women and those above 65 years and below 10 years of age” to travel on Shramik …

Seven deaths reported on Shramik Special trains; most of them had pre-existing health conditions, claims Indian Railways
4 years, 7 months ago

Seven deaths reported on Shramik Special trains; most of them had pre-existing health conditions, claims Indian Railways

Firstpost  

The seven deaths — four on-board trains travelling to Bihar and three terminating in Uttar Pradesh — happened over the past few days, and were reported on Wednesday. New Delhi: At least seven deaths on-board migrant special trains were reported on Wednesday, officials said, putting the Railways in the dock over its handling of these non-AC trains. Also, a 58-year-old …

Shramik Trains : Karnataka HC Asks Centre & State About Arrangements To Provide Food & Water To Migrants [Read Order]
4 years, 7 months ago

Shramik Trains : Karnataka HC Asks Centre & State About Arrangements To Provide Food & Water To Migrants [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has directed the State and Central Government to give details of arrangements made for providing food and water to the migrant workers who are traveling by Shramik special trains. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice B V Nagarathna ordered: "It will be appropriate if both the State Government and Central Government place …

‘No Passengers’: K’taka Cancels Trains as Migrants Wait to Leave
4 years, 7 months ago

‘No Passengers’: K’taka Cancels Trains as Migrants Wait to Leave

The Quint  

“Even today, we have been told for tomorrow, they want to cancel four trains to Bihar, two to UP and one for Nagaland,” he added. While there is no public document on how many migrant workers want to leave the city on these trains, many police stations have been overwhelmed with the number of workers – especially from Bihar and …

36 Shramik Special trains ran between Maharashtra and West Bengal without our knowledge, alleges Mamata
4 years, 7 months ago

36 Shramik Special trains ran between Maharashtra and West Bengal without our knowledge, alleges Mamata

India TV News  

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Indian Railways of plying 36 Shramik Special trains from Maharashtra to West Bengal without the knowledge of the Trinamool Congress-led state government. Banerjee sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention in the alleged "whimsical" functioning of the railways in sending Shramik Special trains to the state daily and urged the BJP-led central government not …

Opposition ruled states refuse approval for Shramik Special Trains
4 years, 7 months ago

Opposition ruled states refuse approval for Shramik Special Trains

Op India  

While the opposition parties, particularly the Congress party, has been the most vocal on the migrant issue during the Lockdown, data shows that states run by Congress and other opposition parties are lagging behind other states in running Shramik Special Trains to bring migrants home. It may be noted that the Shramik Special Trains run to move migrants are run …

Tussle over Shramik Special trains for migrants continues between Centre and states; NCP accuses Piyush Goyal of playing 'dirty politics'
4 years, 7 months ago

Tussle over Shramik Special trains for migrants continues between Centre and states; NCP accuses Piyush Goyal of playing 'dirty politics'

Firstpost  

A political slugfest over the Shramik Special trains for migrants workers is going on between Union railways minister Piyush Goyal and the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government for the last two days, with the state alleging that not enough trains are being provided to it. Maharashtra VS Centre A political slugfest over the Shramik Special trains is going on between Union …

Railways accuses Maharashtra govt of politicising Shramik trains; claims despite trains being ready, passengers were not available
4 years, 7 months ago

Railways accuses Maharashtra govt of politicising Shramik trains; claims despite trains being ready, passengers were not available

Firstpost  

As the feud between the Maharashtra government and railways refuses to die down, the national transporter accused the state on Tuesday of politicising the migrants issue and alleged that despite trains being ready, passengers were not available. New Delhi: As the feud between the Maharashtra government and railways refuses to die down, the national transporter accused the state on Tuesday …

2 migrants found dead on Shramik Train from Mumbai to Varanasi
4 years, 7 months ago

2 migrants found dead on Shramik Train from Mumbai to Varanasi

India Today  

Two people were found dead on a Shramik Express train that came from Mumbai to Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Wednesday. North Eastern Railway spokesperson Ashok Kumar said during a medical examination, it was found that both suffered from serious health issues. At least seven deaths on-board migrant special trains were reported on Wednesday, officials said, putting the Railways in the …

Shramik trains cancelled from Maharashtra due to non-cooperation of state
4 years, 7 months ago

Shramik trains cancelled from Maharashtra due to non-cooperation of state

Op India  

Just two days after Railway Minister exposed the Maharashtra government over the issue of trains for movement of migrants, the Railways again had to cancel several trains from Maharashtra today due to lack of passengers. According to Railway Ministry, the Central Railways was prepared to run 145 trains from Maharashtra today as demanded by the state govt, but several trains …

Opinion | My appeal to states: Spare the common people while you are busy in confrontation with Centre
4 years, 7 months ago

Opinion | My appeal to states: Spare the common people while you are busy in confrontation with Centre

India TV News  

As the number of fresh COVID-19 cases in India rose by 6,087 on Monday to a total of over 1.42 lakh, domestic air services resumed in India after a 62-day shutdown giving the aviation industry a much-needed respite. Late in the night, the Civil Aviation Minister announced that Andhra Pradesh has agreed to allow air services from today and West …

25 lakh migrant workers have returned to state: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
4 years, 7 months ago

25 lakh migrant workers have returned to state: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Op India  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath went live on Facebook on May 25 to enlist the measures taken by the state government to control the scourge of the coronavirus pathogen in the state. During the webinar, Yogi informed that until now, at least 25 lakh migrant workers had returned to Uttar Pradesh from other states, reports News 18. The Yogi …

Piyush Goyal slams Uddhav government for targetting railways over Shramik Special trains
4 years, 7 months ago

Piyush Goyal slams Uddhav government for targetting railways over Shramik Special trains

Op India  

Yesterday, the Maharashtra government had given statements that the centre is not providing enough trains to Maharashtra to ferry migrants. Goyal tweeted, “The railways have been ready to give 125 trains, but the Maharashtra government has to provide the details of start and destination stations, list of migrant labourers as per their destination cities, medical certificates and other details. He …

Railway Minister responds to ‘insufficient train’ claim by Maharashtra
4 years, 7 months ago

Railway Minister responds to ‘insufficient train’ claim by Maharashtra

Op India  

Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the Maharashtra government is yet to submit any detail of Shramik Special trains which are scheduled to run from Maharashtra tomorrow. At 7:14 PM today, Piyush Goyal tweeted that they are ready to run 125 trains tomorrow from the state, and requested the Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to furnish necessary details like …

After Karnakata HC Rap, Karnataka Govt Decides To Bear Cost Of Migrants' Travel To Native States
4 years, 7 months ago

After Karnakata HC Rap, Karnataka Govt Decides To Bear Cost Of Migrants' Travel To Native States

Live Law  

The Karnataka Government on Friday announced that it will bear the cost of travel of migrant workers and stranded persons to their respective States by Shramik Trains up to 31st may, 2020. This was announced by the Chief Minister, B S Yediyurappa, in Twitter on Friday afternoon.3/3Therefore Karnataka Government will bear the cost of travel of migrant workers and stranded …

Railways to use 60% of isolation coaches in Shramik Special trains
4 years, 7 months ago

Railways to use 60% of isolation coaches in Shramik Special trains

Live Mint  

The Indian Railways which converted 5,231 coaches into isolation wards for COVID-19 patients has now decided to take back 60% of such coaches to be utilised in the Shramik Special trains for the transportation of the stranded migrant workers. The Railway Board wrote to all zonal railways on May 21 regarding this after the demands for the Shramik Special trains …

Opinion | With Coronavirus spreading in UP, Bihar, Centre now faces a Catch-22 situation on return of migrants
4 years, 7 months ago

Opinion | With Coronavirus spreading in UP, Bihar, Centre now faces a Catch-22 situation on return of migrants

India TV News  

The COVID-19 pandemic surge continues with 5,864 new cases reported on Thursday bringing the total to 1,16,744 cases across India. According to the Bihar health department, so far 999 migrants have tested positive since May 5, which is more than half of the total number of cases in Bihar. In my prime time show 'Aaj Ki Baat' on Thursday night, …

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